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Too close planting affects the growth of below ground roots and of above ground shoots. Corn doesn't have enough room in which to adequate develop a root system, which is needed to anchor the plant, and to take in and store nutrients and water from the soil. Additionally, corn that's planted too closely encourages the spread of diseaseand pests. And it discourages the adequate circulation of air and light, and the adequate distribution of water from rain fall events.

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